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irregularities , contact a SUBARU dealer for an inspection as soon as possible .
. Frequent driving of an AWD model under hard-driving conditions such as rough roads or off roads will necessitate more frequent replacement of the following items than that specified in the maintenance schedule described in the “ Warranty and Maintenance Booklet ”.
– Engine oil – Brake fluid
Remember that damage done to your SUBARU while operating it off-road and not using common sense precautions such as those listed above is not eligible for warranty coverage .
Your vehicle is classified as a utility vehicle . A utility vehicle features a high ground clearance and may be equipped with off-road tires ( Subaru Forester Wilderness models only ), which enable the vehicle to be used for a wider range of applications . Because of the AWD feature and higher ground clearance , you can drive your SUBARU on ordinary roads or off-road . It handles and maneuvers differently
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from many passenger vehicles both on-road and off-road , so take time to become familiar with your vehicle . Note , however , that your vehicle is not a conventional off-road vehicle or an all-terrain vehicle , and it should not be operated like one . A higher center of gravity in relation to the tread width as compared with ordinary passenger cars makes vehicles of this type more likely to roll over . In reality , utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles . The high ground clearance of this vehicle is a real advantage , giving you a better view of the road and allowing you to anticipate problems earlier . However , remember that your utility vehicle is not designed for highspeed cornering comparable to ordinary passenger cars and that your vehicle could roll over if you make a sharp turn at high speed . If you do take your SUBARU offroad , certain common sense precautions such as those in the following list should be taken .
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. Make certain that you and all of your passengers are wearing seatbelts .
. Carry some emergency equipment , such as a towing rope or chain , a shovel , wheel blocks , first aid kit and cell phone or citizens band radio .
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. Secure all cargo carried inside the vehicle and make certain that it is not piled higher than the seatbacks . During sudden stops or jolts , unsecured cargo could be thrown around in the vehicle and cause injury . Do not pile heavy loads on the roof . Those loads raise the vehicle ’ s center of gravity and make it more prone to tip over .
. Never equip your vehicle with tires larger than those specified in this manual .
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General precautions :
. Drive carefully . Do not take unnecessary risks by driving in dangerous areas or over rough terrain .
. Slow down and employ extra caution at all times . When driving off-road , you will not have the benefit of marked traffic lanes , banked curves , traffic signs and the like .
. Do not drive across steep slopes . Instead , drive either straight up or straight down the slopes . A vehicle can much more easily tip over sideways than it can end over end . Avoid driving straight up or down slopes that are too steep .
. Avoid sharp turning maneuvers , espe-
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